Dev Patel Look-Alike Contest Draws Hundreds to San Francisco

The event celebrated South Asian representation and saw Jaipreet Hundal crowned as the winner.

The Dev Patel look-alike competition in San Francisco's Dolores Park attracted hundreds of fans and participants.
Jaipreet Hundal, a 25-year-old from San Jose, won the contest, earning $50, a monkey statue, and flowers.
Organizers Sitara Bellam and Tasnim Khandakar were surprised by the large turnout, having initially planned the event for friends.
The event is part of a trend of celebrity look-alike contests, following similar events for Timothée Chalamet and Harry Styles.
The contest highlighted the desire for more South Asian representation in media and entertainment.